Rebecca Henzel

Rebecca Henzel serves as the Principal Lawyer at Prosper Migration, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Australian immigration framework since 2010. With a focus on delivering comprehensive visa solutions, she assists both corporate clients and private individuals. Rebecca provides strategic advice to organisations on workforce migration and compliance challenges, particularly in sectors such as technology and innovation, essential services, heavy industry, and consumer markets. Rebecca has built a reputation for her empathetic approach to individual and family migration pathways, expertly handling complex partner visas and facilitating parent migration to reunite families in Australia. Her industry leadership extends beyond client representation; she contributes to the field as an educator, crafting and assessing qualification exams for upcoming migration agents, and leading professional development for legal practitioners nationwide. Operating between Melbourne and the Macedon Ranges, Rebecca advocates passionately for regional living in Australia. Her international experiences enhance her understanding of the migration journey's emotional impact, committing to easing the client experience. Rebecca's career trajectory includes her role as Senior Lawyer at Nevett Ford Lawyers Melbourne, and practice manager positions at Hammond Taylor, where she also served as a Senior Associate. Her tenure at Fragomen honed her skills in client services and management, including a secondment to their New Zealand practice. Earlier in her career, she practised as a Solicitor and Migration Agent at Carina Ford Immigration Lawyers. Rebecca's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Monash University, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Leo Cussen Institute. Her comprehensive legal and historical education underpins her profound understanding of immigration law, cementing her status as a trusted advisor in the field.